New Jersey § 53:1-20.5 Definitions

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§ 53:1-20.5 — Definitions

New Jersey § 53:1-20.5

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 53:1-20.5 (2026).

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1.As used in this act: a. "Processing criminal history record background checks" means the process whereby the State Bureau of Identification compares a set of fingerprints or name search request with those in its files for a determination as to the criminal history of the person identified by the request.

b."Noncriminal matter" means any matter, other than the arrest of a person for an indictable offense or other criminal justice purpose, which requires the submission of a person's fingerprints or name search request to the State Bureau of Identification for processing. These matters include background investigations for licensing or employment, or both.

c.For purposes of this section, the criminal history record of a person does not include records concerning charges or adjudications

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1. As used in this act: a. "Processing criminal history record background checks" means the process whereby the State Bureau of Identification compares a set of fingerprints or name search request with those in its files for a determination as to the criminal history of the person identified by the request. b. "Noncriminal matter" means any matter, other than the arrest of a person for an indictable offense or other criminal justice purpose, which requires the submission of a person's fingerprints or name search request to the State Bureau of Identification for processing. These matters include background investigations for licensing or employment, or both. c. For purposes of this section, the criminal history record of a person does not include records concerning charges or adjudications of juvenile delinquency. Such records shall be disclosed only as provided in section 1 of P.L.1982, c.79 (C.2A:4A-60). L.1985,c.69,s.1; amended 1994,c.56,s.5.